1
as in separated
to set or keep apart from others
sequestered the woman until she was no longer contagious
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as in confiscated
to take ownership or control of (something) by right of one's authority
police found and sequestered several illegal weapons
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Recent Examples of sequestered
Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
That sentiment is front and center in The Fence, a sequestered and highly theatrical drama set on an African construction site that feels much more like a colonial outpost.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
During the postwar years, though, tens of thousands of white parishioners chose to move to new enclaves in the city and the suburbs as, owing to the Great Migration, the Black population, long sequestered on the South Side, grew and expanded into other neighborhoods.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Attached to the house, the garage gave the home its L-shape, which partially sequestered the noise that would reverberate through a typical ranch home.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2025
Quiet Cove is sequestered away from the bustling family activities and features an infinity pool, a poolside bar and a cafe.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Harris isn’t the only leader who believes success should be shared, not sequestered to one person.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
So why has it been sequestered inside a Newfoundland convent?
—Air Mail, 25 Oct. 2025
As the ancient rocks still showed the original deficit, the conclusion is that the building blocks of the proto-Earth somehow remained pristine and sequestered deep within the Earth’s interior.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
The Broncos sequestered like a jury in the countryside, left to focus on football.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
In the second clinical trial, not yet published, 36 sequestered volunteers ate an additional 1,000 calories a day when on the ultraprocessed food diet, according to a midpoint analysis of the data by Hall.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
That sentiment is front and center in The Fence, a sequestered and highly theatrical drama set on an African construction site that feels much more like a colonial outpost.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
And all of our contestants are sequestered in a separate part of the lot, with security around them.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
During the postwar years, though, tens of thousands of white parishioners chose to move to new enclaves in the city and the suburbs as, owing to the Great Migration, the Black population, long sequestered on the South Side, grew and expanded into other neighborhoods.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Attached to the house, the garage gave the home its L-shape, which partially sequestered the noise that would reverberate through a typical ranch home.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2025
Quiet Cove is sequestered away from the bustling family activities and features an infinity pool, a poolside bar and a cafe.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Harris isn’t the only leader who believes success should be shared, not sequestered to one person.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
So why has it been sequestered inside a Newfoundland convent?
—Air Mail, 25 Oct. 2025
As the ancient rocks still showed the original deficit, the conclusion is that the building blocks of the proto-Earth somehow remained pristine and sequestered deep within the Earth’s interior.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
The Broncos sequestered like a jury in the countryside, left to focus on football.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequestered
Adjective
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The pair become isolated in a rundown Oklahoma motel room as discussions of conspiracy theories take place.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The gringos are coming, and Latour must shore up the diocese, trekking between isolated haciendas and pueblos with his quasi-spousal companion Father Vaillant.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Upon landing, the men separated and tried to flee but most were captured that same day.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Others abused alcohol and drugs, were separated and divorced, or acted out violently.—
Arianna Huffington,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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The property of citizens has been confiscated, there are floggings, and attacks.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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But before heading to the airport, fliers might want to brush up on Transportation Security Administration alcohol laws to avoid having any drinks confiscated at security.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some of the most popular options are larger beaches like Cala Granadella, Cala Portixol, and Cala Blanca, but Cala Sardinera and Cala del Francés are popular with locals for their secluded feel.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Alila Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen, Mexico Nature surrounds Alila Mayakoba, a secluded hotel situated on 60 acres of mangroves and freshwater canals in Riviera Maya.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
7 Jan. 2026
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The venue was a haven for the African American community when the city was still segregated and became well known for booking jazz and big band performers.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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His administration first segregated the Post Office, which employed over half of the federal government’s Black employees—especially Black women.—
Time,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Assassin followed retired professional killer Julie (Keeley Hawes) and her estranged son Edward (Highmore) as they are forced to work together in a fight for survival on a remote Greek island.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Paul’s fights against older guys, such as Mike Tyson, or semi-retired MMA fighters, like Anderson Silva, generated attention and sold tickets and pay-per-view buys.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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His pho stands out with its beefy broth, layered with smoke from the charred aromatics and fall-apart brisket.—
Bao Ong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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To bring families who are apart and heal them.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Last month, Japan conducted a military exercise involving its air, ground and maritime branches across the country's main and outlying islands, as well as surrounding waters and airspace.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Vargas said the credit union has shifted based on where its customers are located, and like other large businesses in the Sacramento area, SAFE Credit Union has been watching the population grow in outlying parts of the metro area.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Sequestered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequestered. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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